Yoto Yotov
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| Medal record | |||
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 Yoto Yotov |
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| Men's Weightlifting | |||
Competitor for  Bulgaria |
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| Olympic Games | |||
| Silver | 1992 Barcelona | 67.5 kg | |
| Silver | 1996 Atlanta | 76 kg | |
Yoto Vasilev Yotov (Bulgarian: Йото Василев Йотов, born May 22, 1969) is a Bulgarian/Croatian weightlifter.
It can be said that Yotov has a great love for the sport, as he was still competing as recently as October 2006. He represented Croatia in the Men's 85 kg class. He placed 17th with a snatch of 150 kg and jerk of 190 kg for a total of 340 kg.[1]
[edit] Weightlifting achievements
- Silver Medalist in Olympic Games (1992 & 1996)
- Senior World Champion (1991, 1993, 1997)
- Silver Medalist in Senior World Championships (1989, 1990, 1994, 1995)
- Senior European Champion (1990-1994, 1997)
- Silver Medalist in Senior European Championships (1989)
[edit] Notes
- Called "The Professor" because of his innumerable medals over an incredible timespan in a sport usually dominated by younger athletes.
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